Children’s Book Sale

Find great bargains on children’s books from board books to young adult chapter books, and everything in between. Priced at 4/$1 you’ll find a great variety of gently used books.

WHEN:  Wednesday, Feb 17th 2:30 – 8:30pm

WHERE:  Milton Public Library, Lower Level

Fundraiser for injured hockey player Matt Brown

the following comes courtesy of Superintendent Gormley’s email blast. The full of her blast can be found here.

“Many of you have read in the newspapers about Norwood hockey player Matt Brown, who was severely injured during a hockey game this season. Matt played in the Bay State League in which our Milton teams also compete.

Toe Jam Puppet Band in performance

Where? @ The Milton Women’s Club. You can learn all about this wonderful children’s troupe here.

Tuesday, February 16th @ 11 AM
Milton Jr. Woman’s Club Event
Milton Woman’s Club House / 90 Reedsdale Road / Milton, MA 02186
Ticket price is $8. No advance tickets. Snacks and beverages available. Street parking. For more information, contact miltonjwc@yahoo.com

Talk of the Town features “Explore Japan”

Brian Kelley, host of MATV’s Talk of the Town has a new program titled “Explore Japan,” a cultural exchange program here in Milton. He interviews Steve Shapiro who helps manage the program. The show includes some pictures and video from last years event.

Ambulance driver cited in Milton crash

from Wicked Local Milton

An ambulance driver has been cited for running a red light and causing a crash that injured six people late Thursday night, police said. (Read the full story here.)

Trailside Museum: Winter Raptors

Travel with Trailside Director and raptor researcher Norman Smith, to several Massachusetts locations in search of hawks, owls and eagles. Hopefully there will also be plenty of non-raptorial winter species to view, such as ducks, shrikes, snow buntings, and horned larks. Transportation will be provided.

A frank talk with Richard Wells, Chief of Police

Chief Wells can take you by surprise.

We had never met and it was time we did. I asked to come by, he said “sure” and we sat down in his office.

After brief introductions, he leaned back slightly and said, “You were at .  .  . ” he paused, thinking. “You were at Kevin Sorgi’s retirement party.”

Man sentenced in fatal Milton collision

from WHDH

A Dedham judge sentenced a 30-year-old man to five years in prison Wednesday for causing an accident that killed a teacher in Milton. (Read the full story here.)